UPSC Essentials : Daily subject-wise quiz | Polity and Governance (Week 23)

QUESTION 1

With reference to the Rajya Sabha, consider the following statements:

1. It is a non-permanent House and can be dissolved.

2. The elections are held every third year.

3. Each Union Territory represents one Rajya Sabha constituency.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

QUESTION 2

Consider the following:

1. Corrupt practices

2. Undue interference

3. Office of Profit

How many of the above are not defined under the Constitution of India?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

QUESTION 3

Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India provides for the Prohibition of employment of children in factories?

(a) Article 22

(b) Article 24

(c) Article 26

(d) Article 23

QUESTION 4

With reference to the Preamble, consider the following statements:

1. It acts as an aid during the interpretation of Articles when language is found ambiguous.

2. The ideals behind the Preamble to India’s Constitution were laid down by Jawaharlal Nehru’s Objectives Resolution.

3. It is enforceable in court.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

QUESTION 5

Consider the following:

1. National Law Commission

2. Finance Commission

3. National Development Council

4. NITI Aayog

How many of the above are constitutional bodies?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Only three

(d) All four

ANSWERS TO THE MCQs

1. (d)

FYI:

— Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and cannot be dissolved. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.

— To ensure continuity, one-third of its members retire after every second year, under Article 83(1) of the Constitution, and “biennial elections” are held to fill these vacancies. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.

— The term of a member is six years.

— Out of the 245 members, 12 are nominated by the President and 233 are representatives of the States and Union territories of Delhi and Puducherry. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.

— The vacancies that arise due to resignation, death or disqualification are filled up through bypolls, and those elected serve the remainder of their predecessors’ term.

— Under Article 80(3), the 12 nominated members should have special knowledge or practical experience in matters like literature, science, art etc.

Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

2. (c)

FYI:

— Section 123 of the Representation of People Act, 1951, defines ‘corrupt practices’ to include bribery, undue influence, false information, and promotion or attempted promotion of “feelings of enmity or hatred between different classes of the citizens of India on grounds of religion, race, caste, community, or language” by a candidate for the furtherance of his prospects in the election.

— Section 123 (2) deals with ‘undue influence’ which it defines as “any direct or indirect interference or attempt to interfere on the part of the candidate or his agent, or of any other person, with the consent of the candidate or his election agent, with the free exercise of any electoral right.”

— Section 123 (4) extends the ambit of “corrupt practices” to the intentional publication of false statements which can prejudice the outcome of the candidate’s election.

— The expression office of profit has not been defined in the Constitution or in the Representation of People Act 1951. Its scope can simply be inferred from the pronouncements of the courts and other competent authorities such as the Election Commission and the President.

Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

3. (b)

FYI:

— Article 24 of the Constitution of India provides for the Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc.

— It states that “No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment”.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

(Source: Constitution of India)

4. (b)

FYI:

— A preamble is an introductory statement in a document that explains the document’s philosophy and objectives. In a Constitution, it presents the intention of its framers, the history behind its creation, and the core values and principles of the nation.

— The ideals behind the Preamble to India’s Constitution were laid down by Jawaharlal Nehru’s Objectives Resolution, adopted by the Constituent Assembly on January 22, 1947. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

— It is not enforceable in court. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.

— The Preamble states the objects of the Constitution and acts as an aid during the interpretation of the Articles when language is found ambiguous. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

5. (a)

FYI:

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

(Other Source: niti.gov.in)

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